Flappy Bird players tap the screen to flap the bird’s wings and help it navigate a series of green pipes. The simple concept proved quite challenging and addictive.

Flappy Bird is coming back — “but not soon,” according to a tweet from its creator. (AFP Photo/Hoang Dinh Nam/Getty Images)

Flappy Bird rose to become the most popular free mobile game on Android and iOS. According to research site AppAnnie, it was the No. 1 Apple app of any kind in 124 countries.

Dong removed Flappy Bird from the Apple and Android app stores in early February after apparently being overwhelmed by the attention the game attracted. He tweeted at that time, “I cannot take this anymore.” Imitators such as “Splashy Fish,” “Flappy Wings,” and “Flappy the City Flyer,” have sought to fill the void.

Rumors of the game’s return surfaced last week after Dong told a Rolling Stone reporter that he was considering releasing a new version of the game, with a suggestion that users take a break.

There’s no word yet on a release date. The app is not listed in the App Store as of this morning.